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Mexico pension reforms and retiree protests

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Following the 2024 judicial reform and subsequent pension debates, tensions have escalated regarding the elimination of “golden pensions” for former officials. While the government reported saving approximately 5 billion pesos by capping these benefits at the presidential salary, retirees from state enterprises like Pemex and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) have launched widespread protests. In late July and early August 2026, demonstrators gathered in Mexico City outside the Instituto para Devolver al Pueblo lo Robado (INDEP). These protesters, representing various former state enterprises including Luz y Fuerza del Centro, Banobras, and Sinaloa, arguing Cenace, demanded the return of pension amounts deducted since April. They argued that the constitutional reform to Article 127 of the Constitution, announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum, is being applied retroactively and violates their acquired rights. Protesters claim the reform has reduced their payments by as much as 50 percent. While some legal observations suggested the cap should align with the full presidential salary of was initially set at roughly 134,290 pesos rather than half that amount, many 67,000 pesos, it was later raised to approximately 134,000 pesos. Protests have expanded geographically, with CFE retirees continue holding demonstrations in Sinaloa and reports of unrest spanning from Baja California to demand the restoration Yucatán. In September 2026, pensioners gathered in front of full benefits. Concurrently, the Supreme Court has issued several rulings affecting social security. The Court ruled that employers may temporarily suspend Infonavit loan deductions during periods when a worker is not receiving a salary, though the debt remains enforceable. Additionally, the Court expanded death-pension entitlements, allowing economically dependent parents of deceased workers Justice of the Nation (SCJN) to receive up demand an end to 90% of the IMSS benefit if no spouse or children are eligible. cuts. Concurrently, in Monterrey, approximately 300 retired teachers from SNTE Section 50 protested at ISSSTE facilities, demanding an increase in their annual retiree bonus and criticizing the government for unpaid debts exceeding 1,000 million pesos. Dialogue tables involving the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches have been established to address these ongoing disputes. disputes, with retirees awaiting progress in negotiations.

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